Public Announcements

  • Restricted Access To Jamestown Wharf

    The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: The public is advised that due to the arrival of the MV Helena being slightly delayed, the Jamestown Wharf will now be closed to all members of the public on Thursday, 30 September 2021, and Friday, 1 October 2021. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be […]

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  • Birthday Honours 2022

    The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office invites nominations for the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Persons wishing to submit nominations for the 2022 Birthday Honours are reminded that the overriding principle is that Honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or any service recently carried out over and above what normally is expected. This […]

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  • HM Customs Extended Opening Hours – Voyage 44

    The following is a Public Announcement from HM Customs: HM Customs would like to advise the public that due to the increased volume of cargo expected to arrive on Voyage 44 of the MV Helena, their opening hours will be extended on the following days: Date Extended opening hours Thursday, 23 September 4pm – 5:30pm  […]

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  • Vehicle Inspection Centre Telephone Outage

    The public is advised that the Vehicle Inspector at the Half Tree Hollow Police Post will not be reachable by telephone with effect from today, Monday 20 September 2021.  This is due to works taking place at the Half Tree Hollow Police Post from today until further notice.  If you need to contact the Vehicle […]

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  • COP26 Short Film Competition, Open to St Helena Entrants

    COP26, the 2021 edition of the United Nations Annual Climate Change Conference, will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, between 31 October and 12 November 2021.  A competition is now open to young persons aged 14 and 30 years, to submit a short film to be judged and featured at COP26.  Films should be no more […]

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  • Side Path Road Closure

    The Highways Authority has given approval for Side Path Road to be closed from Monday, 27 September 2021, for a period of approximately seven months. This closure is to allow the rehabilitation works for the R2 Road Project, under the Economic Development Investment Programme, to be carried out. During this closure, the diversion routes will […]

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  • Road Closure – Five Bar Gate To Button Up Corner

    The Highways Authority has given approval for the road, from Five Bar Gate to Button Up Corner, Two Gun Saddle, to be closed between 9am and 3pm on Wednesday, 22 September 2021. This closure is to enable the Rock Guards to remove rocks from the hillside above the road. During this closure, only emergency services […]

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  • Police Appeal for Information, Theft of a Forklift Battery

    St Helena Police are appealing for information in relation to the theft of a battery that was taken from a forklift parked outside of the customs building at the Wharf. The Duracell 12v Cell battery is black and red in colour and is like a car battery in appearance.  It is suspected that the battery […]

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  • Access To Jamestown Wharf And Lower Ruperts

    The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: Jamestown Wharf The Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Monday, 20, Tuesday, 21, and Wednesday, 22 September 2021, due to the arrival of the MV Helena and subsequent cargo operations. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and […]

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  • Expressions of Interest: Hospitality Services

    St Helena Government’s, Visitor Information Services (VIS) invite Expressions of Interest to provide hospitality services for medium to large scale events. There would be requirements for: Local catering companies that would be able to provide and cook food for approximately 100 people preferably to include St Helena dishes, BBQ meals and higher end ‘sit down’ […]

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